²⁶ But if we say, ‘From men,’ we ^(A)fear the multitude, ^(B)for all count John as a prophet.”

²⁰ for Herod ^(A)feared John, knowing that he was a just and holy man, and he protected him. And when he heard him, he ^[a]did many things, and heard him gladly.

³⁵ He was the burning and ^(A)shining lamp, and ^(B)you were willing for a time to rejoice in his light.

⁴⁶ But when they sought to lay hands on Him, they ^(A)feared the multitudes, because ^(B)they took Him for a prophet.

⁵ And although he wanted to put him to death, he feared the multitude, ^(A)because they counted him as a prophet.

⁹ But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, ^(A)and more than a prophet.

²⁶ Then the captain went with the officers and brought them without violence, ^(A)for they feared the people, lest they should be stoned.

⁴¹ Then many came to Him and said, “John performed no sign, ^(A)but all the things that John spoke about this Man were true.” ⁴² And many believed in Him there.

²² His parents said these things because ^(A)they feared the Jews, for the Jews had agreed already that if anyone confessed that He was Christ, he ^(B)would be put out of the synagogue.

² And ^(A)the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill Him, for they feared the people.